720 km without a charging stop: electric long-haul keeps stretching its legs

The new MAN eTGX shown in 4×2 form. The announced seven-battery 6×2 configuration has a claimed maximum range of 720 km. Image: MAN Truck & Bus.

MAN has presented a new electric eTGX long-haul configuration with a claimed maximum range of 720 kilometres between charges.

The three-axle 6×2 semitrailer tractor adds a seventh battery, taking total battery capacity to 644 kWh. MAN says the extra pack sits across the chassis behind the cab, with the fifth wheel positioned farther rearward to make room.

The company presented the configuration at IAA Transportation 2026. Its quoted maximum range is a manufacturer claim, rather than a verified result for an Australian route.

More than a bigger battery

MAN’s revised eTGX also combines aerodynamic changes with a new battery generation and stronger energy recovery. The company says the six-battery 4×2 version has a maximum range of 660 kilometres.

Optional Megawatt Charging System capability supports charging at up to 750 kW, according to MAN. The time taken at a particular stop will depend on the charger, battery condition and charging window.

Match the range to the job

For an operator, the commercial test remains the complete freight task: legal payload, route profile, energy use, charger access and time available to recharge.

A maximum range figure cannot answer those questions on its own. A useful comparison needs the proposed truck and charging arrangement costed against the actual work.

The announcement shows electric long-haul development continuing to stretch its operating envelope. Australian availability and local specifications still need to be established before it becomes a purchasing proposition here.